Getting to Southend

Whether you are travelling from within the UK or abroad, getting to Southend is easy thanks to its excellent transport connections.Two direct railway lines link Southend to central London in less than one hour; two major roads link the borough to the M25 motorway and London; and major investment in Southend Airport has opened up direct connections to a host of major European cities and holiday destinations.

RAIL

Two railway lines offer a regular and direct train service between Southend and London in less than one hour.

Abellio Greater Anglia runs trains from London Liverpool Street and Stratford to Southend Victoria, via Southend Airport and Prittlewell. Book tickets in advance to save money with the Raileasy website.

c2c runs trains from London Fenchurch Street to Leigh, Chalkwell,Westcliff, Southend Central, Southend East, Thorpe Bay and Shoeburyness. Book tickets in advance to save money with the Raileasy website.

AIRMajor investment by the Stobart Group in recent years has transformed Southend Airport into a leading regional airport that has been voted as the Best in Britain by Which? magazine for the last two years.

The A127 dual-carriage is generally a quicker route into central Southend than the A13, but during rush hour and peak summer holiday season all roads can become very congested. Watch out for the 50mph average speed cameras along the A127 as you approach Southend.